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Old 11-21-2009, 07:54 PM   #1
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I have worn out my B5's and need to buy new shoes.
Deciding between B5's or 1.3's or just wait until next year to buy the new models.

I am a toe dragger, I wear my tennis shoes throughout the day, and I want something extremely comfortable.

I've tried on the 1.3's and I liked the glove feeling but my experience with the B5's is astounding so I'm stuck.

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I have worn out my B5's and need to buy new shoes.
Deciding between B5's or 1.3's or just wait until next year to buy the new models.

I am a toe dragger, I wear my tennis shoes throughout the day, and I want something extremely comfortable.

I've tried on the 1.3's and I liked the glove feeling but my experience with the B5's is astounding so I'm stuck.

Thanks anyone and everyone.
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True. Do you or anyone else have experience with the B5's and 1.3's and compare their feels?
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I abandoned Nike after 2 dozen pairs because of durability in favor of Adidas Genius plus they look cooler.
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True. Do you or anyone else have experience with the B5's and 1.3's and compare their feels?
Haven't tried the 1.3s, but I did try the BVs on for a short time (meaning I tried them on at the store). I really did like the the BVs, and they did fit my feet pretty well (glove-like, like you said) but the BIIs were cheaper and (I felt) fit just as well if not better. I'm not a Nike guy, feet are too wide for a majority of there shoes, but I can't comment on the 1.3s...
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Time for more research haha.
Thanks Jonny and jazzy.

If anyone has experience comparing these two shoes, please do share.
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I've had both and have found that the 1.3's are more comfy. The BV's are more stable. Durability is about equal. But if you're going for comfort/durability go with the 1.3's
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